2024-12-03

Swedish Institute for Social Research

Protests Can Influence Politics – Preserving the Status Quo

Protests against energy projects often make headlines—but how effective are they? A new study of 40 years of Swedish energy protests reveals that efforts to maintain the status quo succeed more often than those pushing for change.

Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Climate and Environment - Theme page Social and economic sustainability - Theme page

2024-11-27

Swedish Institute for Social Research

The Distribution of Emissions Can Influence Support for Environmental Taxes

A new study indicates that support for increased environmental taxes is lower in countries with weak governmental institutions, particularly when the non-rich majority of the population accounts for a larger share of carbon emissions.

Climate and Environment - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page

2024-11-26

Swedish Institute for Social Research

Professor Walter Korpi Passes Away at 90

Professor Emeritus Walter Korpi, a renowned sociologist and pivotal contributor to the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI), passed away on November 19 at the age of 90.